stem cell

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Stem cells, and their potential benefits to our health, have captured

our imagination. CNN <http://www.cnn.com/> even listed the recent

advances in stem cell research as one of the most significant

health-related stories in the past 25 years — second only to the

complete mapping of the human genome.

 

But, beyond the media hype and the potential applications dreamed of by

researchers and investors, just what are we really talking about here?

 

What stem cells are and their amazing potential in promoting optimal

health

 

Stem cells can be thought of as a kind of " master " cell:

undifferentiated (or " generic " ) cells. They have the ability to

duplicate endlessly, and to differentiate into virtually any of the 210

different kinds of tissue cells in the human body, from the most general

to the very specific — or specialized.

 

Think of it this way: When an egg is fertilized, the zygote (or

fertilized egg) divides several times, creating an embryo. At this

stage of development, each of these cells has the potential to become a

complete adult organism. (Fortunately, for mothers everywhere, they

usually don't.) These cells are embryonic stem cells, the early

building blocks of each human being.

 

As the embryo continues to grow, and passes through the various stages

of development, these stem cells become increasingly differentiated and

form the different specialized tissues of the body.

 

What is exciting here is that any of these embryonic stem cells has the

potential to become virtually any kind of tissue in the body. The idea

here is that these cells might be used to promote healing of damaged

tissues.

 

But, as promising as embryonic stem cells may sound, what might prove to

be even more beneficial, in the long run, are adult stem cells.

 

Adult stem cells offer a better option

 

Until very recently, it was believed that adult stem cells lacked the

capability of embryonic stem cells to differentiate into the many

different tissues of the body. That is why so much focus has been

placed on embryonic stem cells, despite the ethical concerns that have

been so much at the center of our public debate.

 

However, over the past 5 years, as the focus of stem cell research has

moved away from embryonic stem cells to adult stem cells, it has been

found that these adult stem cells have capabilities very similar to

embryonic stem cells.

 

But, that is not all.

 

There is a rich source of adult stem cells in your own body. They are

found most abundantly in your bone marrow, which contains somewhere

between 100-200 million of them. This is really important news. It's

important because, with such an abundant supply of adult stem cells

available, you don't need to look for a source somewhere else. Just as

importantly, it means that no one has to turn a blind eye to the ethical

issues involved, or do any moral gymnastics to rationalize a way around

them, in favor of " the greater good " .

 

Supporting wellness, not just curing disease or injury

 

What is more, we are learning that the benefits of stem cells extend far

beyond their application in curing diseases or repairing injuries. As

remarkable as these achievements would be, stem cells can — and do

— play a much more immediate and universal part in health and

wellness.

 

Recent research has shown that there are many profound health benefits

you can enjoy from the natural function of adult stem cells in your

body. In fact, a number of recent scientific studies have clearly

established that higher levels of circulating adult stem cells are

linked to better health. As these adult stem cells are released from

your bone marrow into your bloodstream, they circulate throughout your

body, replacing dysfunctional cells with healthy cells.

 

Your body's own intelligence guides the whole process. You can enjoy

the many benefits without medical intervention.

 

Stem cell enhancers: the cutting edge of natural health and wellness

 

But, there is a problem here, of sorts. As a person ages, the number

and quality of circulating stem cells in his or her body gradually

decreases, leaving that person susceptible to injury and other

age-related health problems.

 

The good news here is that researchers have started looking into stem

cell enhancers

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that stimulate the body's release of its own adult stem cells from the

bone marrow, and encourage them to migrate to the parts of the body

where they are most needed, supporting the maintenance of proper organ

and tissue function in the body.

 

Wherever the science of stem cell therapy may take us, stem cell

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are an important support to your natural health and wellness that you

can partake of today.

 

 

 

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